In 2023, Unilever Indonesia conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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In 2023, Unilever Indonesia generated a total of 27,227 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 76.12% of Unilever Indonesia's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 23.88% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Unilever Indonesia reported a total waste generation of 27,227 metric tonnes, of which 76.12% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Unilever Indonesia has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Since 2021, Unilever Indonesia's total waste generation decreased by 3.82%, including a further 9.71% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Unilever Indonesia's waste recovery rate declined by 18.66%, with a further 8.78% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, while Unilever Indonesia has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
In 2023, Unilever Indonesia generated a total of 27,227 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 6.79% of Unilever Indonesia's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 92.67% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Since 2021, Unilever Indonesia's total waste generation decreased by 3.82%, with an additional 9.71% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Unilever Indonesia reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 23.49%, with a further 17.25% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Unilever Indonesia has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.